Rattray Accountant's Mixture

Despite it's name, something's not adding up here. I can't seem to crunch the numbers and get this blend in balance. A lot of folks like this tobacco, and I myself was lured in by the Sirens song of the reviews. But I really can't quite see what's special here. To me it was very unremarkable, especially when you consider the cost. I'll have to go back to it on a festive occasion and see if a more celebratory mood will bring something out that otherwise remains hidden. At the same time, I'd hate to ruin Christmas for everybody (I'd never live that down). I'll try it again and update.

Very high qulity leaf and consistant from tin to tin. I smoke it from time to time because it reminds me of my colleges days when it was favored by many professors. I cannot understand whay it burns so hot. All the reviewers seem to disagree on this point and, afterall, there is no accounting for taste. I have to state that I do not have a sensitive toung. I like all kinds of tobacco but tend towards "natural or English" blends. One of my all time favorites is GL Pease's Cumberland. Considered by many to be a toung burner.

The smell in the tin of all Ratray blens is sublime. The taste, on the other hand tends to be lacking and did I mention hot!!!

IMHO C&D's 3 Friers is a better choice.

okay one more mixture out of Rattray´s. There is no need to smoke it instead of let´s say 7 Reserve. No way. It is good if you fill up a big bowl when walking the dog or hiking on a very even surface. Just to get a medium amount of nicotine into the system. For me exactly that´s the problem - there is no simple reason why I should buy another tin. If someone offers me RAM as a present i will take it and put it somewhere in my tobacco cabinet, but I won´t buy it again.

The old Scottish version used to be a favorite of mine. This has become Bean Counters' Mixture.

Not Bad. Not Good. Much better out there.

This is Black Mallory with Orientals replaced by dark Virginias and a bit more Latakia, which makes it stronger but less tasty.

A good tobacco when one's in need of a Latakia punch, but compared to other great English mixtures, pretty monotone.

My rating is 2.75/4.

A English with medium amount af Latakia. Virginia's offer some sweetness... It lacks the campfire smell/taste that I actually look for. There are better blends.

Like many other Rattray EMs, this is as dull and boring as anything you can imagine. A grey taste, with very little variations or pleasant notes. A bit lighter than 3 Noggins, and a bit heavier than Jocks (but less bitey)... and almost just as disappointing!

Accountant?s Mixture is my first exposure to Rattrray?s.

I find AM to be a well-balanced smoke. Not overly potent, something I might have with my morning coffee. It could serve as an all-day smoke as well. Not overly complex, yet not one-dimensional either.

Accountant?s was very well behaved in the pipe, nice and cool. It burned well, and left a fine ash with very little dottle. It isn?t harsh, but there is that hint of an edge from time to time.

The description says it?s great for outdoor smoking, but I have to disagree. I found that being outside, the flavor just didn?t hold its own. Unless you aren?t able to smoke Latakia in the house, you?re better off staying inside with this one.

Accountant?s Mixture isn?t a blend that will take over the world, but it is worth a try. Like the stereotypical ?accountant? as portrayed on TV and in movies; it is reserved, predictable, and unlikely to do anything to really surprise you.

What makes this blend stand out from the rest of the medium english pack is the typical Rattray aroma. This blend smells and tastes to me as though someone took a can of Marlin Flake and added some Latakia and a tiny amount of other orientals. The smell out of the tin is really something for an english blend, but the blend itself is very run of the mill. I prefer Marlin Flake when I want this quality of Virginia. And when I want a good English I will look for it elsewhere as well. A quality blend with high grade leaf, it just doesn't quite do it for me. Typical high quality Rattray fare however.